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Why are Armenia's elections being so keenly watched abroad? | Inside Story

Published 6 June 2026 ยท politics

Armenia goes to the polls. Voters will choose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, backed by Donald Trump, and parties that want close ties with Russia

Armenia goes to the polls. Voters will choose between Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, backed by Donald Trump, and parties that want close ties with Russia. So why are these parliamentary elections being watched in Brussels, Moscow and Washington? Presenter Anna Burns-Francis Guests Richard Giragosian -- Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank Kenneth Roth -- Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs Chris Weafer -- Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App

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